Health and Nutrients Quiz

Which of the following things do you need in order to stay healthy?

• lots of food, to run really fast and grow tall

• a healthy diet, exercise and good hygiene

• good hygiene, unsaturated fats and no exercise

As well as food and air, what else is essential for an animal to stay alive?

• water

• somewhere to sleep

• new clothes

What is this a definition of? Substances that living things need in order to survive.

• fibre

• carbohydrates

• nutrients

Which of these is the correct definition for energy?

• something that helps to digest food that has been eaten

• strength to be able to move and grow

• food that is high in fat

• a type of vitamin

What is the main type of nutrient that these foods contain?

• fibre

• protein

• carbohydrates

• vitamins

Which of these foods is the best source of protein?

• oils and butter

• eggs and fish

• vegetables and fruit

What is the main type of nutrient found in all of these foods?

• minerals

• fats

• vitamins

• proteins

Which of these foods is a good source of fibre?

• fish

• lentils

• yoghurt

Which of these foods is a good source of water?

• eggs

• seeds and nuts

• cucumber

Which of these foods is a rich source of vitamins?

• bread

• oranges

• rice